Recent content by Functional Artist

Hey T, Wish I could help ...but, this issue is kinda out of my ballpark :ack2: I can tell ya that Sid "knew his stuff" :thumbsup:

Here is the (16S) 60V 15AH Lithium battery module (removing old enclosure) Now, let's work on a terminal cover (more TV back material) ;) S for Sequoia :sifone: Bent using a heat gun & some wood "forms" (& an industrial paper weight) :lolgoku: Battery module "in the box" ...ready for the...

Next, let's work on a battery box ;) Measured the battery module ...& drew out a plan Transferred the plan to steel Worked on cutting 'er out Here is the cut out (blank) rounded & smoothed Then, put 'er in the bender ...& did some bendin' Turned out kinda like this :thumbsup: ...& the...

It depends on how fast you want to go? ...&/or how much you want to spend ;) A 48V 1,000W (~1.2HP) motor can easily propel a light kart (~$150.00) ...or a 48V 4,000W (~5HP) can propel heavier karts pretty well (~$1,000.00)

Hey Denny, Which was the error? ...the typing? ...or the logic? :ROFLMAO: Here is the fender, on swing arm, with motor & chain ;) Another view Upper closer ...& inline :thumbsup:

Hey Denny, The ladies (&/or tire) have no complaints ;) Drilled a couple of holes (for a chain path) ...& cut out the center ...then, a little aerodynamic shapin' & roundin' (body work) Kinda like this

Lets make a rear fender outta some black (TV back) plastic ;) Formed the sides with a heat gun, over a couple of 2 x 4's Added a "bulge" Turned out kinda like this (so far) Another view

IMO the simplest way to explain it is... 1.) Engines (gas or diesel) usually have to "run" or "idle" before being used ...& so, need a separator (clutch/transmission) for engaging or applying the power to the wheels 2.) Most engines have a very narrow usable "power band" (0 RPM's to at least...

Not quite that much :lolgoku: ...but, I did bring the sides, of the steering wheel, up to ~45* Kinda like this

The sprocket would not be adjustable ...& welding to an axle weakens it Something like this the usual method for mounting a sprocket (or brake drum) to an axle Steel Multi-Patterned Sprocket / Brake Hub (1" Bore) https://www.bmikarts.com/Steel-Multi-Patterned-Sprocket-Brake-Hub-1-Bore-_p_1404.html

Feels good :thumbsup: Of course :sifone: Oh yea!, I even "worked" the imaginary clutch while I "went thru" the imaginary gears :banana: But Once installed, I noticed a bit of a clearance issue with the A-pillars Grippin' the wheel top(er) view side(er) view So, Ima thinkin' that Ima...

There are lots of options if ya use golf cart type wheels I used them on my mini-Jeep ;) Here is the build threrad ...check it out "if" interested :thumbsup: https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/wittle-wesistor-mini-jeep.46893/

While the clear, on the hand grips, was dryin', I did some cleanin' on the steerin' wheel (left handle, so far) ...usin' an ultra fine Scotch-Brite pad & some WD-40 :thumbsup: ...& then, some polishin' After lettin' the clear dry overnight, I started putin' 'er together :cheers2: Hand...

Hey Denny, I used up that (1st) one years ago ...but, I come across them every now & then & pick 'em up Here is my last acquisition :thumbsup: Yup, I agree :cheers2: Also, added some Satin clear (ta seal 'em up) :2guns: ...after preppin' 'em for the connectin' hardware :cool:

Hey Denny, I like that idea :thumbsup: So, I found a piece of oak, left over from a project from ~20 years ago ;) ...& cut a 1" strip off of it Rounded the edge, with a router ...then, did the other side ...& then, some fittin' & trimmin Next step was some sandin' (smoothin' &...